Best Shortbox Podcasts (2025)

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Naruto Ninja Council with Luke Herr (D'OhMance Dawn) 1:19:04

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Read transcript Believe it or not, ninja enthusiasts, this week on Play Comics we’re kunai-diving into the pixelated shinobi wasteland that is Naruto: Ninja Council for the Game Boy Advance – because apparently someone at Tomy thought the best way to honor everyone’s favorite orange-clad ramen addict was to trap him in a handheld prison with combat…

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QBP #224 - DC Super-Stars 4

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Quarter-Bin Podcast #224 DC Super-Stars of Space (of Space) 4, DC Comics, cover-dated ruary 197 . "Puzzle of the Perilous Prisons!" by Gardner Fox, with art by Carmine Infantino & Murphy Infantino. and "The Army of Interplanetary Beasts," by probably either Gardner Fox or Edmond Hamilton, with art by Jim Mooney. and "Destination Doom!" by John Broo…

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Superman Countdown to Apokolips with Adam Maresh 37:18

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Holy Kryptonian catastrophe, comic crusaders! This week on Play Comics, we’re diving headfirst into the digital dumpster fire that is Superman: Countdown to Apokolips for the Game Boy Advance – because apparently someone thought the best way to honor Superman: The Animated Series was to trap the Man of Steel in a tiny screen prison with graphics th…

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The Incredible Hulk Ultimate Destruction with Matt Storm (“Fun” and Games, Reignite) 50:19

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Read transcript HULK SMASH… your expectations! This week on Play Comics, we’re going green with rage as we dive into 2005’s The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction – the game that asked the important question: “What if we gave players the power to literally punch a helicopter out of the sky and then use a bus as a baseball bat?” Developed by Radi…

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E&E 028 - How We Podcast, Part 2

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Alan's Eyes & Ears #028 - How We Podcast (pt 2 of 2) Part 1 occurred in the prior episode. In this episode 27 of Alan's Eyes & Ears, Alan is joined by a round table of podcasting veterans to discuss all about their experiences with the hobby. They discuss equipment, hosting, editing, scheduling, idea generation, the ups and downs of podcasting. Is …

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Buck Rogers Countdown to Doomsday with Vasco Pickett 32:38

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Strap on your jetpack and set your phasers to “mildly confused,” because this week on Play Comics we’re rocketing straight into the neon-lit chaos of Buck Rogers: Countdown to Doomsday! That’s right—dust off your Sega Genesis and prepare for a wild ride through a universe where the future looks suspiciously like a 1990s living room. Joining us for …

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E&E 027 - How We Podcast, Part 1

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Alan's Eyes & Ears #027 - How We Podcast (pt 1 of 2) Part 2 follows in the next episode. In this episode 27 of Alan's Eyes & Ears, Alan is joined by a round table of podcasting veterans to discuss all about their experiences with the hobby. They discuss equipment, hosting, editing, scheduling, idea generation, the ups and downs of podcasting. Is it…

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Dragon Ball Z Taiketsu with Andrew Young (Behold!) 33:42

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Read transcript Gather ‘round, Dragon Ball devotees and gluttons for punishment! This week on Play Comics, we’re subjecting ourselves to the digital equivalent of getting hit by Frieza’s Death Beam repeatedly-Dragon Ball Z Taiketsu for the Game Boy Advance. Imagine taking the most explosive anime franchise in history and cramming it into a game wit…

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QBP #223 -- Free Comic Book Day 2025!!!

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Quarter-Bin Podcast #223 Free Comic Book Day 2025 It's time to celebrate the official holiday of The Quarter-Bin Podcast! How did Professor Alan do at Free Comic Book Day this year? How many books did he nab -- and what did he think of them? How many stores did he end up visiting? And was he able to convince his wife that this counted as a "lunch d…

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Mobile Suite Gundam Federation vs Zeon with Derek Van Dyke (Super Deluxe GamesCast, Castle Bravo) 53:05

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Prepare your beam sabers and polish your Zaku helmets-this episode of Play Comics is about to launch straight into the Universal Century! We’re diving headfirst into the PS2 classic Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs Zeon, where the only thing more intense than the space battles is trying to pronounce “RX-78-2” three times fast. Joining the fray is …

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XIII with Rob Duenas (Sketchcraft) 45:23

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Read transcript Get ready to tattoo the number XIII on your memory banks (preferably not on your collarbone) as Play Comics dives into the cel-shaded, amnesia-riddled world of XIII – the video game adaptation that brought Jean Van Hamme’s acclaimed French graphic novel series to life on PS2, Xbox, and GameCube. This first-person shooter might be th…

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E&E 026 - Marvel Must-Haves

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Alan's Eyes & Ears #026 - Free Marvel Must-Haves In this pre-FDBC episode 26 of Alan's Eyes & Ears, Alan discusses a FREE recent reprint initiative from Marvel. What is the mix of classic versus modern stories? How many of these contain Spidey-related stories? And are these REALLY just big old advertising pamphlets? Listen to this episode ... and f…

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Transformers (2004) with Charles Shelton (TransMissions Podcast Network) 46:34

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Welcome, Earthlings and Cybertronians alike, to another episode of Play Comics-where the only thing more confusing than the continuity is trying to fold yourself into a PS2 disc case! This time, we’re rolling out (and occasionally transforming) into the wild world of the 2004 Transformers video game. Yes, the one that’s based on Transformers: Armad…

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QBP #222 - The Champions 2 & 3

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Quarter-Bin Podcast #222 The Champions 2 & 3, Marvel Comics, cover-dated January & February 1976. "Whom the Gods Would Join," by Tony Isabella, with art by Don Heck & John Tartaglione. and "Assault on Olympus!" by Tony Isabella & Bill Mantlo, with art by George Tuska & Vince Colletta. What happens when Professor Alan revisits the swingin' seventies…

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Spawn Armageddon with Rob Duenas (Sketchcraft) 48:42

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Read transcript Hell hath no fury like a Hellspawn scorned, especially when that Hellspawn is leaping between platforms on your PlayStation 2! This week’s episode of Play Comics dives headfirst into the fiery pits of “Spawn Armageddon,” the video game that attempted to cram the first 99 issues of Todd McFarlane’s demonic anti-hero saga into button-…

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Mobile Suit Gundam Encounters in Space with George (Shortbox Summary) 52:45

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This week on Play Comics, we’re taking you on a high-speed tour through Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, a PS2 classic that’s equal parts thrilling dogfight simulator and love letter to Universal Century lore. From piloting iconic mobile suits to reenacting pivotal battles from the One Year War, this game has everything a Gundam fan could a…

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QBP #221 - JSApril (JSA 59)

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Quarter-Bin Podcast #221 JSA #59, DC Comics, cover-dated April 2004. "Time & Time & Time Again," by Geoff Johns, with art by Sean Phillips. What happens when Dr Anj joins the Professor to celebrate JSApril 2025? Have they finally found a Per Degaton story that is NOT the same as all the other Per Degaton stories? And what does Anj think of the phys…

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GI Joe A Real American Hero with SerpyMatt 42:09

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Yo Joe! Or should we say “Yo NES!” because this week on Play Comics, we’re tackling G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero—the video game adaptation of everyone’s favorite cartoon about freedom-loving heroes battling against Cobra’s endless supply of bad ideas. With explosive levels and a cast of characters straight out of your childhood toy box, this game…

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E & E 025 - Global Gumshoes

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Alan's Eyes & Ears #025 - Global Gumshoes In this mysterious episode, Alan is joined by THREE guests to discuss mystery and detective properties from around the world. We go to New Zealand, Australia, Japan, the UK, all around Europe, the Caribbean, and even the USA. We talk TV, novels, comic books, and even a few games. Which of these items will Y…

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Snoopy Tennis with Bill Pepper (It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown, Atari Bytes) 34:39

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Welcome to another episode of Play Comics, where we volley between the pixelated world of video games and the ink-stained pages of comic strips! This week, we’re serving up a nostalgic slice of handheld gaming with Snoopy Tennis for the Game Boy Color—a game that lets you smash tennis balls as Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the gang while channeling th…

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QBP #220 - Marvel Graphic Novel 14: Swords of the Swashbucklers

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Quarter-Bin Podcast #220 Marvel Graphic Novel 14, cover-dated 1985. "Swords of the Swashbucklers," by Bill Mantlo, with art by Butch Guice. What happens when Professor Alan covers a comics from a source of cheap comics he has never covered before on the show? And how does he feel about pirates? SPACE PIRATES, at that? Listen to the episode and find…

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Buck Rogers Planet of Zoom with Andy Larson (The Last Comic Shop) 50:02

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Attention, space cadets and retro gamers! Prepare to blast off into a pixelated adventure as Play Comics takes on Buck Rogers: Planet of Zoom. We’re zooming through the 25th century faster than you can say “bidi-bidi-bidi,” exploring this cosmic classic that graced the Atari 2600, ColecoVision, Atari 5200, and Intellivision. Joining us on this retr…

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BC’s Quest for Tires and BC II Grog’s Revenge with DC Dave (The Monitor Tapes) 39:59

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Greetings, cave dwellers and retro gaming enthusiasts! Prepare to be transported back to a time when dinosaurs roamed the earth and pixelated graphics were cutting-edge technology. This episode of Play Comics is about to take you on a wild ride through the prehistoric world of BC’s Quest for Tires and its bone-rattling sequel, BC II: Grog’s Revenge…

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Doomspeak #057 - Doom 2099 36 - 38

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DOOMSPEAK DOOM 2099 #36 - 38, Marvel Comics, cover-dated December 1995, January 1996. & February 1996. "Shockriding, parts 1 - 3" were all written by Warren Ellis, with art by Steve Pugh (36 & 38), Scott Koblish (36 - 38), & Ashley Wood (37). What happens when Doom's battle with Anthony Herod (and President Captain America) finally come to an end? …

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Robotech Battlecry with SP Rupert (The Gonna Geek Show, Legends of S.H.I.E.L.D., Better Podcasting, Artie’s Attic) 57:43

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Read transcript Prepare for takeoff, fellow gamers! This week on Play Comics, we’re blasting off into the world of Robotech: Battlecry, where you can pilot a Veritech fighter and save the universe while trying not to crash into your own nostalgia! Join us as we follow Jack Archer on his epic quest to defend Earth from those pesky Zentraedi, all whi…

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QBP #219 - Detective Comic Annual 3

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Quarter-Bin Podcast #219 Detective Comics Annual #3, cover-dated 1990. "Obligation" by Archie Goodwin, with art by Dan Jurgens & Dick Giordano. What happens when a certain irredeemable guest joins the professor to discuss an epic globe-spanning Batman adventure? And what is the guest's favorite Ohio-based food item? Listen to the episode and find o…

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Digimon Rumble Arena with Derek B Gayle (Gimmicks, Walloping Websnappers, Lee Carvallo’s Podding Challenge, Skreeonk!, Falling with Style) 48:35

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Read transcript Attention, digital duelists and pixel-punching prodigies! Prepare to digivolve your eardrums as Play Comics takes a nostalgia-fueled dive into the arena of Digimon Rumble Arena on the PlayStation 1. This episode is more loaded than Agumon after a spicy curry feast! Joining us in this byte-sized battle royale is none other than Derek…

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Turok Evolution with Frank Martin 39:49

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Grab your time-traveling bow and arrow, folks! It’s time to dive into the prehistoric playground of Turok: Evolution, the game that asked, “What if we took a beloved comic book series and cranked the dinosaur-blasting action up to 11?” Join us as we explore this Acclaim-produced, multi-console extravaganza that had gamers questioning whether they w…

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E&E #024 - Anatomy of a Collection, pt 4

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Alan's Eyes & Ears #024 - Anatomy of a Collection, pt 4 In this fourth episode of this podcast mini-series, Alan continues his attempt to talk about EVERY comic in his collection. Picking up where he left off last time, he talks about Doctor Doom, DC Bombshells, Doctor Doom, Doctor Who, and possibly even Doctor Doom. And which well-known title is a…

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X-Men Madness in Murderworld! With Austin Auclair (PatientRock) 40:04

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Attention, mutant enthusiasts and digital adventurers! Prepare yourselves for a journey into the pixelated past as we dive headfirst into the treacherous depths of Murderworld. This week, we’re joined by the indomitable Austin Auclair from PatientRock to tackle the notorious X-Men: Madness in Murderworld, a game that’s been haunting players’ nightm…

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QBP #218 - Champions #1

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Quarter-Bin Podcast #218 The Champions #1, Marvel Comics, cover-dated October 1975. "The World Still Needs The Champions," by Cleveland native Tony Isabella, with art by Don Heck & Mike Esposito. What happens when a university on the west coast is invaded by harpies, mutates, & Amazon warriors? Listen to the episode and find out! Click on the playe…

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The Mafat Conspiracy with Dean Guadagno (The Video Game Library) 45:54

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Attention, pixel-pushing pals and manga maniacs! Prepare to embark on a thrilling journey through the digital pages of gaming history as we dive into the world of The Mafat Conspiracy, the NES sequel to Golgo 13: Top Secret Episode. This episode of Play Comics is locked and loaded with more action than Duke Togo’s sniper rifle! We’re joined by the …

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SpellCaster with SegaMasterTim 53:12

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Hold onto your enchanted joysticks, pixel pilgrims! This week’s Play Comics episode is diving headfirst into the glorious chaos of SpellCaster—the Sega Master System gem that’s part Buddhist demon-hunting simulator, part side-scrolling magic blaster, and 100% “why is there a cybernetic samurai in medieval Japan?” energy. Joining us in this dimensio…

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Doomspeak #056 - Doctor Doom & Rocket Racoon #1 (2025)

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DOOMSPEAK Doctor Doom & Rocket Raccoon #1, Marvel Comics, cover-dated 2025. "Thirteen Days of Doom," written by J Michael Straczynski, with art by Will Robson. What happens with Rocket gives Doom a hand in traveling back to before the Big Bang to answer the question ... WHY??? Listen to the episode and find out! Click on the player below to listen …

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Last Battle with Chris Brown (Story of Chance) 38:18

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Attention, pixel pugilists and manga maniacs! Prepare to have your mind blown faster than you can say “Omae wa mou shindeiru” because Play Comics is about to unleash a Genesis gem that’ll make your thumbs twitch with nostalgia. We’re diving headfirst into the post-apocalyptic world of Last Battle, a game that’s more thinly veiled than a sumo wrestl…

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QBP #217 - Avengers #7

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Quarter-Bin Podcast #217 Avengers #7, Marvel Comics, cover-dated January 2024. "Twilight Dreaming, Part 1" by Jed MacKay, with art by CF Villa. What happens when Captain Entropy steps out of the obscurity of the Fire & Water Podcast Network to join Professor Alan? Is his experience a dream come true? Or is it just one long Nightmare? Listen to the …

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The Legacy of Goku 1 & 2 with Troytle Power (TroytlePower Presents: The Power Play-Throughs Podcast, with TroytlePower, Too Young For This Trek) 51:35

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Read transcript Krillin’ it softly, podcast lovers! It’s time to dust off your Game Boy Advance and charge up your Ki for an episode so epic, it’ll make Frieza cry for his momma! We’re diving into The Legacy of Goku 1 & 2, where pixels meet power levels and button mashing meets “But I haven’t even reached my final form!” But wait, what’s that? Is i…

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X-2 Wolverine’s Revenge with Matt Storm (Fun and Games, Reignite) 49:50

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Read transcript Snikt! Bub, it’s time to sharpen those adamantium claws and dive into the convoluted world of X2: Wolverine’s Revenge! This week on Play Comics we’re slashing our way through a game that’s as confusing as Wolverine’s own backstory. Join us as we unravel the mysteries of this peculiar title that’s supposedly based on X2: X-Men United…

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E&E #023 - Christmas 2024 & Florida Road Trip

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Alan's Eyes & Ears #023 - Christmas 2024 & the Florida Road Trip In this 23rd episode of the podcast, Alan discusses how he spent is Christmas vacation -- which includes a college football game in Orlando, visiting buddies, and hitting a trio of comic shops in the area. And find out which comic title he finally completed his collection of, and exac…

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Robocop vs Terminator with Ryan Placchetti (Don’t Wreck Yourself) 49:46

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Cyborgs, circuits, and controller-smashing chaos converge in this week’s electrifying Play Comics episode! Grab your pixel blasters and prepare for a digital demolition as we dive deep into the most metal crossover of the 90s: Robocop vs Terminator! Our special guest Ryan Placchetti from the Don’t Wreck Yourself podcast joins us to dissect this mul…

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E&E #022 - 2024: The Year in Reading

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Alan's Eyes & Ears #022 - 2024: The Year in Reading In this 22nd episode of the podcast, Professor Alan covers a bit of feedback before launching into a "Year in Review" discussion. He talks about the comics, sci-fi magazines, and books he read during 2024, as well as talking about the past, present, & future of the podcast network. Click on the pl…

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Record of Lodoss War Advent of Cardice with Chase Keyes (SNEScapades) 35:48

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Greetings, adventurers and digital dungeon crawlers! Prepare to embark on a journey that’s part pixels, part dragons, and all awesome. This episode of Play Comics is about to take you on a wild ride through the fantastical realm of Record of Lodoss War: Advent of Cardice on the Sega Dreamcast. Hold onto your controller, because we’re joined by the …

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QBP #216 - Spider-Punk #2

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Quarter-Bin Podcast #216 Spider-Punk #2, Marvel Comics, July 2022 Untitled, by Cody Ziglar, with art by Justin Mason. What happens when Earth-138's Spider-Punk and his team battle Kraven and Ta$kma$ter? How does Professor Alan handle those $ in the middle of the bad guy's name? And does the Professor really need to BLEEP himself during the episode?…

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Aquaman Battle for Atlantis with Anne Brennaman (Comics Collective) 39:56

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Dive into the depths of gaming nostalgia with this week’s episode of Play Comics, where we’re making waves with “Aquaman: Battle for Atlantis”! Grab your tridents and prepare for a splash of humor as we explore this Xbox and GameCube gem that’s more waterlogged than a sponge in a tsunami. Our special guest, Anne Brennaman from The Comics Collective…

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Doomspeak #055 - Doom 2099 34 & 35

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DOOMSPEAK DOOM 2099 #34 & 35, Marvel Comics, cover-dated October & November 1995. "To Begin the World Again" and To Bring You My Love" were both written by Warren Ellis, and the art in both was from Steve Pugh & Scott Koblish. What happens in the aftermath of the attack on Doom's White House? And how long does it take for Our Leader to actually app…

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E&E 021 - Derek & Alan's Excellent Convention Adventures

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Alan's Eyes & Ears #021 - Convention Tales In this 21st episode of this podcast mini-series, Alan is joined by Derek Crabbe from the Fanholes Podcast to talk about their experiences at comic conventions. What is their favorite celebrity interaction? Least favorite? Listen to this episode ... and find out! Click on the player below to listen to the …

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QBP #215 - Sea Devils 18

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Quarter-Bin Podcast #215 Sea Devils 18, DC Comics, cover-dated July-August 1964. "The Creatures from the Sub-World!" by unknown, with art by Howard Purcell & Sheldon Moldoff. What happens when Professor Alan takes a deep dive into the world of Silver Age adventure comics? Listen to the episode and find out! Click on the player below to listen to th…

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E&E 020 - Short Story Podcasts

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Alan's Eyes & Ears #020 - 6 Short Story Podcasts In this 20th episode of the podcast, Alan talks about (and gives brief previews of) 6 of his favorite short fiction narrative podcasts. Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly Promo: Mike's Comic Book Roadshow Link #1: PodCastle Link #2: Escape Pod…

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QBP #214 - World's Finest Teen Titans #3

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Quarter-Bin Podcast #214 World's Finest Teen Titans #3, DC Comics, cover-dated November 2023. "Welcome to Titans Con!" by Mark Waid, with art by Emanuela Lupacchino. . What happens when Professor Alan and Chief Fanhole Derek Crabbe visit Titans Con? How angry is Derek going to get? And how much does Mark Waid dislike comic book fans? Listen to the …

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Superman the Man of Steel with Doc Issues (Capes on the Couch) 41:26

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Ladies and gentlemen, brace yourselves for a super-powered episode of Play Comics that’ll have you faster than a speeding bullet and more powerful than a locomotive! This week, we’re diving into the pixelated world of “Superman: The Man of Steel” for Xbox, a game that’s more connected to the comics than Lois Lane is to trouble. Joining us on this K…